Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of transformative change as our 2026 Innovation Strategist. We seek a visionary leader to architect our next-generation roadmap for emerging technologies and societal shifts. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the intersection of disruption and opportunity.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate futuristic concepts into actionable strategies. Your work will directly influence our product development, market expansion, and sustainable innovation initiatives across AI, biotech, and climate-tech verticals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026 innovation roadmap aligned with long-term business objectives
- Analyze emerging technology trends (quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to generate and prioritize future-facing initiatives
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and startups
- Present innovation frameworks to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Oversee a $10M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-driven allocation
- Author thought leadership content on future-of-industry transformations
Qualifications
- 15+ years in innovation strategy, corporate development, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services in tech-driven markets
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Business Strategy, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, nanotech)
- Experience scaling innovation programs within Fortune 500 environments
- Exceptional communication skills for complex stakeholder alignment
- Published author or keynote speaker on future-focused topics